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A contractor wants to raise the car speed from 100fpm to 125fpm, it currently has a 12" sheave. What sheave is required? - Answer- Diam=12" 12/4=3" 25fpm=3" 100fpm + 25fpm= 12"+3"= 15" sheave A MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) burns out. You replace it, but cannot read voltage or resistance. What should you do? - Answer- Replace it with a larger MOV On a Ward-Leonard circuit the break is set, but the motor is trying to slip through the break. What is the issue? - Answer- Suicide Circuit ...

A contractor wants to raise the car speed from 100fpm to 125fpm, it currently has a 12" sheave. What sheave is required? - CORRECT ANS Diam=12" 12/4=3" 25fpm=3" 100fpm + 25fpm= 12"+3"= 15" sheave A MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) burns out. You replace it, but cannot read voltage or resistance. What should you do? - CORRECT ANS Replace it with a larger MOV On a Ward-Leonard circuit the break is set, but the motor is trying to slip through the break. What is the issue? - CORRECT ANS Suici...

Elevator Mechanic Exam Review Elevator Mechanic Study Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (LATEST) If rigging gear is roped 3:1 and a BEAM CLAMP is used to lift a 6,000lb load. What is the beam capacity? - CORRECT ANSWER 18,000lbs. Beam capacity is cut in half with use of clamp, when rigging all blocks, rope, and clamps will be Equal to the lowest load rating What are the consequences of misaligned joints on a Rack and Pinion? - CORRECT ANSWER Broken Gear teeth. CWT derailment. Excess...

Elevator Mechanic Exam Review Elevator Mechanic Study Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (LATEST) If rigging gear is roped 3:1 and a BEAM CLAMP is used to lift a 6,000lb load. What is the beam capacity? - CORRECT ANSWER 18,000lbs. Beam capacity is cut in half with use of clamp, when rigging all blocks, rope, and clamps will be Equal to the lowest load rating What are the consequences of misaligned joints on a Rack and Pinion? - CORRECT ANSWER Broken Gear teeth. CWT derailment. Excess...

ELEVATOR MECHANIC 2025 UPDATE EXAM GRADED A+ What should be done about the public when escalator maintenance or repair is being performed? - ANSWER-The public should be completely barricaded from the area A dumbwaiter below 500 lbs capacity shall have a clearance of what between car and counterweight? - ANSWER-0.5 inches A dumbwaiter capacity shall not exceed how many pounds? (Ref: Material handling devices) Title 8 Sec 3009 - ANSWER-500 pounds A dumbwaiter platform area shall not exceed h...

ASME - Answer-American Society of Mechanical Engineers DOSH - Answer-Division of Occupational Safety and Health LADBS - Answer-Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety Alteration made to conveyance shall comply with ASME A17.1-204 Section - Answer-8.7 The seismic section of ASME A17.1-2004 and alterations made to conveyances must also comply with this section - Answer-8.4 What must be submitted to the applicable Division Elevator office prior to beginning construction or alterations ...

Elevator Mechanic Exam Review Elevator Mechanic Study Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (LATEST)